Church Briefs

The United Way is teaming with local Boone County supporters in a new program to feed hungry local kids this summer.

They will be packing boxes full of food (like canned pasta, soup, and peanut butter) and shipping them through the postal service three times this summer to kids in Boone County who are in difficult situations.

The “packing party” to assemble all these care packages will be Saturday, June 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Madison Baptist Church in Madison. Organizers encourage everyone who wants to participate to come out to help.

Those interested in helping can also assist by making financial donations. Checks can be sent to United Way Boone Backpack Program, c/o Carolyn Mullins, 306 Fourth St. W., Madison WV 25130.

Online donations can be made at www.unitedwaycwv.org (select “give” then “donate” then type “Boone Backpack Program”).

It is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. and admission is free. There will be free food and door prizes. Trophies will be awarded at 6 p.m.

Receive a free dash plaque for being one of the first 25 cars in the show. Located on Back Street, across from the fire department.

This is a church event given by First Baptist Church of Whitesville and Jimmy Brown’s family. Jimmy was a deacon in the church until his death. He began the car show before his death, so we keep it going in his memory.

For more information, call Michael Brown at 304-854-0001

Heart of God Soup Kitchen

Heart of God Soup Kitchen is operating a soup kitchen on the last weekdays of the month, providing free USDA food to those who qualify.

They are located at 44 Millier Street in Danville in accordance with federal and USDA policy, which strictly prohibits discrimination in all of its programs.